Nonetheless the team’s success is always the most important thing. If you play in a team which has harmony and which functions well as a team and play successfully, the striker will receive far more opportunities to score and that’s when scoring comes automatically.

I know very well how quickly things can change from positive to negative or vice versa in soccer. That’s why I will always try to play to my best ability and to remain fit and healthy because that is most important. If I keep performing well, I will continue scoring goals and remain important for the team.

a real top player wants to win every single match, and is always focused on success and hungry for more.

I believe we have a lot of power and quality in our team but even the best players have to show that every day. Talent alone isn’t enough; there is much more to it. I think the character of our players is important because not only we are good soccer players but we have the right attitude.

I don’t think there is one secret to success. When I was young, I had many role models and, in particular, Romario who I admired. I think the most important thing for a young player is to simply enjoy what he is doing. You need to enjoy being on the pitch and playing soccer because you can’t perform well if you are not having fun. It’s the same for professionals as it is for amateurs. But it is even more important for youth teams. I think every player is better when he is enjoying himself. So I think that is most important for a young player.

you have to go full speed ahead from the start of the tournament. That will certainly be difficult but it can also turn out to be a great advantage.

I have my own personality and I don’t try to copy anybody

Mario Gomez - soccer player